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Title: Primary Care - Physiotherapist
Salary: $91,172 - $107,261 - $123,351 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: Term until April 1, 2027, with the possibility of an extension. When the term position ends with the FNHA, it is intended that this position will be offered as a permanent role with the es zúmin’ Primary Care Center.
Hours: Part Time 18.75 hrs./wk. - (core hours 9:00am-3:00pm Monday - Friday)
Location: es zúmin’ Primary Care Center - Mount Currie
PRIMRAY CARE CENTRE
The es zúmin’ Primary Care Centre, a BC First Nations Led Primary Care initiative in the FNHA Southern Stl’atl’imx sub-region, aims to improve access to primary health care services and traditional wellness services for First Nations people in a way that is culturally safe and closer to home. This region extends 150 km from N’Quatqua in the north to Tipella (Xa’xtsa/Douglas Nation) in the south. This sub-region includes five First Nations communities, the Líl?wat, N’Quatqua, Samahquam, Skatin and Xa’xtsa (or Douglas) Nations.
POSITION SUMMARY
At es zúmin’ Primary Care Centre,, and in collaboration with its multi-disciplinary team, the Physiotherapist/Physical Therapist assesses the impact of injury, disease or disorders of movement and function to promote, restore and prolong physical independence by enhancing clients’ functional capacity.
Provides care and service that meets the standards for Physical Therapists within the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC). Works within the scope of practice for Physical Therapists as determined by relevant legislation.
About you:
To be successful in this role you will have-
Education
- Completion of a recognized Master’s degree in Physical Therapy.
- Advanced training in threat/risk assessment and/or trauma response.
Occupational Certification
- Current practicing registration with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia.
- Current CPR Certification.
- Eligible for membership in the Physiotherapy Association of BC
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of recent clinical experience.
- Experience delivering health services in a First Nations setting.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of, and ability to apply, an understanding of First Nations cultural principles and protocols in work situations.
- Knowledge of concepts, principles and theories of trans-cultural health care, including knowledge of traditional, homeopathic, or other healing practices used in the community.
- Knowledge of First Nations cultures and backgrounds, and the understanding of how culture impacts on communication patterns, and attitudes and approaches to health issues
- Knowledge of health status of populations, inequities in health, the determinants of health and illness, principals of primary care, disease and injury prevention, health protection.
- Knowledge of the scope of practice of other health care disciplines.
Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details.
Working at FNHA
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31%
- 3 weeks’ vacation, which increases with service to 4 weeks, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day
- Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
- And more!
Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.
The Pay Range is the minimum and maximum annual salary based on full time equivalent hours.
Incumbents are typically hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in relation to the role requirements.
The top 10% of the pay range is for the incumbents who are industry experts in the job with the combination of exceptional experience and competencies needed to perform all duties and responsibilities at a superior capability level. Internal employee compensation will be determined as per the FNHA Employee Total Compensation Policy.
How to apply
Closing date: July 2, 2026 (23:59)
